Top 5 Date-Night Restaurants in Chicago
Elegant rooms, amazing plates, and all the warm-and-glowy vibes. Five guaranteed winners for your next night out.
Gold Coast ā¢ Steak & Seafood
Maple & Ash
Dim lights, dramatic chandeliers, and celebratory energy. If you want a splashy steakhouse moment with caviar bumps and tableside flare, this is it.
- Order: Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower, Bone-In Ribeye, or āI Donāt Give a F*@kā tasting.
- Pro tip: Save room for the chocolate cake.
Loop ā¢ Creative Steakhouse
Bazaar Meat by JosƩ AndrƩs
Chandeliers like molten lava, theatrical carts, and a menu that plays with classics. Itās the steakhouseā¦ turned spectacle.
- Order: Vaca Vieja Ribeye, Caviar Cones, Cotton-Candy Foie Gras.
- Pro tip: Pair with a pre- or post-drink at Bar Mar downstairs.
River Point ā¢ Italian Steakhouse
Gibsons Italia
Dress-up steakhouse energy with a Milan-meets-Chicago attitude, plus a retractable-roof rooftop for golden-hour views over the river.
- Order: Spicy Rigatoni, Prime Ribeye, Lemon Tart.
- Pro tip: Ask for a table with a river vantage ā itās worth the ask.
West Loop ā¢ Modern Italian
Monteverde
Chef Sarah Gruenebergās beloved pasta temple. Hand-made shapes, big Italian heart, and a room that hums with celebratory buzz.
- Order: Cacio Whey Pepe, Wok-Fried Arrabbiata, Gnocco Fritto.
- Pro tip: The pastificio counter seats are dinner and a show.
Gold Coast ā¢ French-Vietnamese
Le Colonial
Palm-filled dining room, vintage glamour, and refined Vietnamese flavors ā tailor-made for a swoony, conversation-friendly date.
- Order: Cha Gio, Shaken Beef, Lychee Martini.
- Pro tip: Ask for La Veranda when weather behaves.
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